#556F9B Hex Code
Color Name: UCLA Blue
What is hex #556F9B Color?
The color name of hex code #556F9B is UCLA Blue. The RGB values are (85, 111, 155) which means it is composed of
24% red, 32% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:45 M:28 Y:0 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556F9B has a hue of 218°, 45% saturation and a brightness value of 61%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #556F9B Color Codes
| Color Name | UCLA Blue |
| RGB Values | (85, 111, 155) |
| CMYK Values | (45%, 28%, 0%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (218°, 45%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #AA9064 [Light Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5405 C |
| Closest RAL | 5023 [Distant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9B8155 [Dark Tan] |
| #556F9B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6C6C6C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A9A9A9 |
Hex #556F9B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #556F9B is #9B8155 which is called Dark Tan. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556F9B color is offered by #9B8155. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #556F9B are #5E559B and #55929B, called Liberty and Cadet Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556F9B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #556F9B are #9B5E55 (Redwood) and #929B55 (Moss Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#556F9B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9B556F (Rose Dust) and #6F9B55 (Palm Leaf) along with #556F9B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #556F9B has #9B556F (Rose Dust), #9B8155 (Dark Tan) and #559B81 (Shiny Shamrock). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #556F9B contains #9B5592 (Antique Fuchsia), #9B8155 (Dark Tan) and #559B5E (Middle Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #556F9B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #556F9B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 556F9B Color
Tints
778CAF- 889AB9
- 99A9C3
- AAB7CD
- BBC5D7
- CCD4E1
- DDE2EB
- EEF1F5
Tones
- 5E7296
- 627493
- 667690
- 6B788E
- 6F798B
- 737B88
- 777D85
- 7C7E83
Shades
- 44597C
- 3C4E6D
- 33435D
- 2B384E
- 222C3E
- 1A212F
- 11161F
- 090B10
#556F9B Color Patterns
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#556F9B Gingham Checks
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#556F9B Honeycomb Pattern
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#556F9B Leaves Pattern
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#556F9B Houndstooth Pattern
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#556F9B Trellis Pattern
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#556F9B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
